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MTB Report (GB)

RadicalLifeStudios

🇬🇧 MTB Report – The Real Mountainbike Podcast Once a month, it’s time for the MTB Report – your podcast for everything that moves the mountain biking scene. Real stories, real experiences, real opinions. It’s all about bikes, trails, tech, and the life in between – raw, direct, and authentic. In between, you’ll get short news episodes – quick updates with everything that matters in the MTB world, straight to the point. No show. No filter. No fake. Just passion on two wheels and honest insights

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00:04:03

FOX & ROCKSHOX – When “INNOVATION” turns into a show

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/01/07

Why the suspension giants are fighting for relevance – and why the industry needs a reality checkPublished by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportLook at Fox and RockShox right now and you’ll see the same pattern:both companies are pushing hard to hold their position as the MTB world’s leading innovators.New prototypes appear on test tracks, upside-down forks suddenly re-emerge, and rumors circulate about semi-electronic or PID-controlled suspension systems.But behind the marketing spectacle lies an

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00:03:47

Öhlins Reshapes Its Focus – Less Direct Sales, More...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2026/01/05

Why stepping away from direct-to-consumer might actually make things betterPublished by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportÖhlins has always stood for precision, control, and that unmistakable gold finish you can spot from a distance.But 2026 marks a turning point for the Swedish suspension icon.After a phase of restructuring, staff reductions, and a change in ownership under Brembo, the brand is reshaping its strategy.Especially in the United States, Öhlins is shifting its approach: less direct

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00:09:37

MTB Report 🇬🇧 – January 2026 – A New Year Between...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/12/31

Why the Crisis Is Over, but the Real Work BeginsPublished by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportDear riders, readers, and friends —welcome to the new year.A new year always feels like the first tracks in fresh snow: cautious at the beginning, then confident, and eventually a path emerges.I’m grateful we’re starting this one together.Here’s to a bold, honest and trail-rich 2026.https://radicallifestudios.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtb-report.com⁠⁠⁠🎧 think radical – live radical.

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00:02:03

The Comeback of Sport: Enduro, Downhill, E-Enduro

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/12/31

Why racing, sweat and heartbeats matter more than algorithms and analytics again.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportAfter years obsessed with motors, watts and data, the MTB world is rediscovering its roots: racing, effort and emotion.2025 marked a turning point – riders are craving the raw feeling again.Enduro, Downhill and E-Enduro are back in full force.And this time, it’s not nostalgia.It’s a movement.https://radicallifestudios.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtb-report.com⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 think radical –

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00:02:11

Why 2026 Will Belong to the Small Bike Brands

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/12/29

How passion, craft and authenticity are overtaking the corporations.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportThe big players are busy restructuring.The small ones are busy riding.And that’s exactly why they’re winning.Across Europe, boutique builders and independent brands are taking the spotlight – not with hype, but with honesty.2026 will be the year of the real riders behind the brands.https://radicallifestudios.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtb-report.com⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 think radical – live radical.

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00:01:51

New Bikeparks in Europe: Boom or Burnout?

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/12/24

Why parks are popping up everywhere – and whether growth still means progress.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportEurope is in full bike-park fever.From Norway to Italy, new parks open every season.It’s a tourism gold rush – but also a question of balance.Are we building progress or just more parking lots for bikes?⁠https://radicallifestudios.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtb-report.com⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 think radical – live radical.

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00:02:31

Battery Myths & Charging Cycles: What’s Really True?

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/12/22

Between range obsession, charging paranoia and the truth from real riders.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportEveryone’s an expert when it comes to e-bike batteries.“Never charge above 80%.” “Always store at room temperature.” “Don’t let it drop below 20%.”Sounds scientific – but most of it’s superstition.A battery isn’t sacred. It’s a tool.And its lifespan depends less on lab rules and more on how you ride.https://radicallifestudios.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtb-report.com⁠⁠⁠🎧 think radical – live

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00:04:03

Just Before Christmas: Major Bust Exposes Widespread...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/12/21

Arrests, fake MTB components, and a safety risk many riders still underestimatePublished by the Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportJust before Christmas, a case became public that underlines how serious product counterfeiting in the bike industry has become.In a coordinated international operation, manufacturers, online platforms and law enforcement agencies dismantled a large counterfeit network that had been producing and selling fake bicycle and MTB components worldwide for years.This time, it

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00:06:35

Deister Trails at Risk – Why the December 20 Protest...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/12/17

Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportOn December 20, 2025, the mountain bike community around Hanover will take to the streets for a bicycle demonstration. The reason: the uncertain future of the officially approved mountain bike trails in the Deister forest.At first glance, this may seem like a local conflict. In reality, it reflects a structural issue mountain bikers across Germany — and beyond — know all too well.This is not just about a few trails in the woods.It is about participation,

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00:02:01

Women in MTB: Real Change or Pink Marketing?

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/12/17

Between empowerment campaigns, real progress and the question of what equality on the trail truly means.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportA decade ago, mountain biking was a man’s world.Now, feeds are full of female shredders and brand ambassadors.But is that empowerment – or PR?https://radicallifestudios.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtb-report.com⁠⁠⁠🎧 think radical – live radical.

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00:02:41

Used Bikes & Fake Frames: The Dark Side of Online...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/12/15

How the booming second-hand market became a security risk – and how to protect yourself.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportWhat started as classifieds has become a billion-euro business.Used e-MTBs, carbon frames, “barely-ridden” enduros – it’s a buyer’s dream … and a scammer’s paradise.2025’s second-hand boom comes with fakes, theft and fraud on an industrial scale.https://radicallifestudios.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtb-report.com⁠⁠⁠🎧 think radical – live radical.

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00:02:30

The Tire War: Grip, Weight and the Marketing Myth

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/12/10

Why the battle between Schwalbe, Maxxis and Co. proves that physics always wins.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportTires are the soul of a bike – and the scene’s loudest argument.Every brand promises the perfect balance of grip, weight and protection.But on the trail, there’s no magic compound – only trade-offs.Physics doesn’t care about hashtags.https://radicallifestudios.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtb-report.com⁠⁠⁠🎧 think radical – live radical.

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00:03:10

The Maintenance Crisis: When Service Becomes a Luxury

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/12/08

Overloaded workshops, rising costs and a growing gap between riders and brands.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportDoesn’t matter if it’s Santa Cruz, Cube or Canyon – when your bike breaks in 2025, you’d better clear your schedule.Repairs take weeks, sometimes months.Parts are out of stock, workshops are full, and prices are rising.What used to be routine is now a privilege: getting your bike fixed.⁠https://radicallifestudios.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtb-report.com⁠⁠⁠🎧 think radical – live

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00:04:31

2026: The Year of Revolution?

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/12/03

New tech, new brands, new mindset – why the coming year could change everything.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report2025 exposed the truth: overpriced bikes, oversold promises, overwhelmed customers – and yet, a community more alive than ever.Now, all eyes turn to 2026 – a year that could redefine what mountain biking means: technically, economically and culturally.https://radicallifestudios.de⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtb-report.com⁠⁠🎧 think radical – live radical.

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00:12:04

MTB-Report 🇬🇧 – December 2025 – Stone King Rally –...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/12/01

Why this route is more than a race – and how you can ride parts of it yourselfPublished by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportThere are trails that test your legs – and others that test your soul.The Stone King Rally belongs to the latter. Six days across the Western Alps, along ancient military routes and forgotten trade paths, through larch forests, over rocky ridges, and down to the Mediterranean coast. No crowds. No glitter. Just mountains, timekeeping on the descents, and a silent pact to ride

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00:04:00

TrailRadar.org: The Map That Finally Makes Sense

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/11/26

Why a grassroots browser tool outperforms multi-million-dollar MTB platformsPublished by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportIt’s not the biggest platform. Not the slickest. And not even an app. But TrailRadar.org hits a nerve—because it solves a problem most riders barely know exists: Where can you actually ride legally?TrailRadar gives you the answer. Period.https://radicallifestudios.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtb-report.com⁠⁠⁠🎧 think radical – live radical.

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00:04:02

MTB News: Billions for cycling – but what about us?

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/11/24

The EU is investing billions in bike infrastructure – but when it comes to mountain biking, most cities remain silent. Why? And what can we really do?Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportThe message is clear: the EU wants us to ride. Not just to the office, but out into the wild – over hills, through forests, across valleys. That’s why between 2021 and 2027, over €4.5 billion will be invested in cycling infrastructure across Europe. More than 12,000 kilometers of new or improved routes are

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00:04:39

YT Industries – Neustart mit Fragezeichen: Was die...

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/11/19

Die offizielle Rückkehr von Markus Flossmann, ein neues Händlernetz – und eine Community, die noch nicht überzeugt istVeröffentlicht von den Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportYT hat gesprochen.Nach Monaten voller Unklarheit, offener Bestellungen, geschlossener Türen und Gerüchteküche hat Markus Flossmann die nächste Phase des Neustarts angekündigt: Rückkauf der Marke, neue Firmenstruktur, neuer Vertrieb, neuer Anspruch.Das klingt nach Aufbruch – aber die Szene ist noch nicht

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00:02:31

Sustainability or Greenwashing?

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/11/17

How the bike industry polishes its green image – and why that’s not enough.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB Report“Sustainability” has become the industry’s favorite word.Every brand claims to be “eco-friendly,” “carbon neutral,” or “recycled.”But look behind the slogans and you’ll see the truth: most of it is marketing, not mindset.2025 is exposing who’s actually walking the talk – and who’s just painting it green.⁠https://radicallifestudios.de⁠⁠https://mtb-report.com⁠🎧 think radical – live

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00:02:51

China, USA, Europe: Who Builds the Future?

MTB Report (GB) ·

2025/11/12

Between tech, craft and cost pressure – the global race to shape tomorrow’s bike industry.Published by Radical Life Studios / MTB ReportMountain biking used to be a symbol of Western engineering.Today it’s a global product – designed in California, manufactured in Asia, sold in Europe.2025 makes it clear: The future of cycling is forged in a triangle of power, money and innovation.https://radicallifestudios.dehttps://mtb-report.com🎧 think radical – live radical.

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